How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"As I am not going with you," said the worthy artillerist, "at least you may allow me to pass a week in the projectile." (23.39)
Don't forget about the lovable Maston. Although this poor guy usually ends up as the butt of the joke, you can't deny that the dude has a heart the size of a whale. He never gives up either—he's trying to get inside the capsule up until the moment it's launched.
Quote #8
These serious dangers were greatly increased by the carelessness of the Americans, who did not hesitate during the Federal war to smoke their cigars while loading bomb-shells. (25.2)
Courage and carelessness—same thing, right? Although this sight upsets Barbicane to no end, he's even more shocked to find Ardan puffing on a stogie a few minutes later. C'mon dude. We hate to go cliché, but sometimes clichés are true—discretion is the better part of valor.
Quote #9
These words were impregnated with such confidence that Michel Ardan […] would have carried away the whole Gun Club in his wake. (25.23)
Courage is contagious. Ardan and Barbicane become figureheads of this new movement, their brave resolve inspiring people the world over. In this way, courage can be seen as one of the most important qualities a leader can have—it's more contagious than Ebola!